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The Best of the February Marriage Blog – Letters of Love

Typically I write about my Best of Moments at the end of the month, but I was a little tied up at the end of February this month. But I wanted to take a few moments here, while we are still at the beginning of March to talk about what I think was our best of February Marriage Blogs. The Letters of Love series was very near and dear to my heart. When I initially conceived the idea, I thought I would get a small handful of letters to publish from one reader to someone in their life they loved. … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: Rendering Aid

On September 11, 2001, our country woke up to find itself under attack. Many people died that day and for those of us who were old enough to witness it and remember, we will never forget. For one young woman, September 11th began with an engagement and today; her husband serves in the U.S. Armed Forces. This is her letter. Rendering Aid My dearest Lonnie, I wrote this letter to the Marriage blog’s letters of love and I’m hoping they publish it. I’m sending a copy to you as well. I know you haven’t answered the last few emails and … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: Dear Lord

Our relationship with the divine is a profound one and deeply personal. How we express that relationship, that joy and duty that we pursue vigorously or quietly – that is also very personal. Today’s letter is an expression of faith and love for the divine, honoring their belief and their perspective on the relationship they share with the Lord. Dear Lord My Lord, I was inspired to write this letter as I read the letters appearing in this marriage blog. The first letter I wrote to you, I wrote at the age of 5. I remember my mother helped me … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: Run; Don’t Walk Home

When you marry someone in the military, it can create a stress for both of you – when you’re both in the military and you’re both deployed in different areas, the situation could seem intolerable for both of you. Today’s letter of love is from someone in just such a relationship. Run; Don’t Walk Home Dear Diane, This might be a hokey way of sending a letter to you, but you have always told me that you like the grand gestures. This month, it’s my turn to be the army wife. I spent two years overseas and now I’m home … Continue reading →

Letters of Love – Forget Me Not

Sometimes, we mourn the one that got away. There can be any number of reasons why a relationship doesn’t work out. There are times when our mutual interests dissipate and what brought us together is no longer there. It can be a change in goals, a change in location – or simply a change of heart. Our Letter of Love today is from a woman who is writing to the one who got away. Forget Me Not Dear Michael, You once accused me of being crazy and kooky. You said I did things on impulse and that I would one … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: My Wife, My Best Friend

Today’s letter of love comes from a husband who reads the blog occasionally, but knows that his wife really enjoys checking here everyday to read the articles and more. He decided, rather on the spur of the moment, to write a letter to his wife and he asked if I would publish it today, because it’s her birthday. So here it is and please accept my well-wishes for a very happy birthday. My Wife & My Best Friend Dear Diane, I hope you get to read this the morning it’s published. I’ve asked the blogger putting up these articles to … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: To My Husband in the Military

A friend of mine is married to a man in the army. Originally stationed here in Texas, he’s been serving overseas. Due to security, she doesn’t know exactly where he is, though she is able to send him messages through the military. He has been overseas for almost a year; their last time together was actually spent for Valentine’s Day in 2006. When I told her about my idea for publishing letters of love to loved ones for Valentine’s, she asked to write one. Here is our first Letter of Love, from Cindy to Brent, no last names required. Dear … Continue reading →